Hat

ABSTRACT

A hat comprises a crown, a brim extending outward from an edge of the crown, and a first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown or the brim. The first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, or the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim, define an enclosed space containing a liquid and decorations. By forming the enclosed space that allows a user to see through it on the hat and disposing the liquid and the decorations into the enclosed space, the hat may present special visual effects different from that presented by conventional hats.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a hat and, more particularly, to a hat having other articles attached thereto.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Conventional hats usually have other articles attached thereto for presenting visual effects or advertising. For example, badges, logotypes, or wordmarks may be attached to hats by applique or ironing-on.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a hat having other articles attached thereto by a special way for presenting special visual effects different from that presented by conventional hats.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hat comprising a crown, a brim extending outward from an edge of the crown, and a first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown or the brim. The first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, or the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim, define an enclosed space containing a liquid and decorations.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the hat may further comprise a second transparent liquid-proof layer disposed between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, or between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim. The second transparent liquid-proof layer and the first transparent liquid-proof layer define the enclosed space.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a hat comprising a crown and a first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown, wherein the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown define an enclosed space containing a liquid and decorations.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the hat may further comprise a second transparent liquid-proof layer disposed between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown. The second transparent liquid-proof layer and the first transparent liquid-proof layer define the enclosed space.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the liquid may comprise water or glycerol. The decorations may comprise sequins, glitters, beads, or luminescent decorations.

By forming the enclosed space that allows a user to see through it on the hat and disposing the liquid and the decorations into the enclosed space, the hat may present special visual effects different from that presented by conventional hats.

The foregoing, as well as additional objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily apparent from the following embodiments and detailed description, which proceed with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hat according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of the hat according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of a hat according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the hat according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view of a hat according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a top view of a hat according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a top view of a hat according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top view of a hat according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to several embodiments of the present invention that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like components. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale or shape.

As used in this disclosure, directional terms, such as top, side, front, on, and over, are used with respect to the drawings and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. The singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” comprise plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The word “comprise” and variations of the word, such as “comprising” and “comprises,” mean “comprising but not limited to,” and are not intended to exclude, for example, other components.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, there are respectively shown a perspective view and a cross-sectional side view of a hat 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The hat 1 comprises a crown 10, a brim 20, and a first transparent liquid-proof layer 30. The brim 20 extends outward from a front edge of the crown 10. The first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 is disposed over a front surface of the crown 10. The first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 and the crown 10 define an enclosed space 40. The enclosed space 40 contains a liquid 50 (represented in dots) and decorations 60.

By forming the enclosed space 40 that allows a user to see through it on the hat 1 and disposing the liquid 50 and the decorations 60 into the enclosed space 40, the hat 1 may present special visual effects different from that presented by conventional hats.

In an embodiment, the liquid 50 is water, and the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 is made of transparent water-proof material; in another embodiment, the liquid 50 is glycerol or other kind of liquid. In an embodiment, a portion of the front surface of the crown 10 corresponding to the enclosed space 40 is made of transparent liquid-proof material such as transparent water-proof material. In an embodiment, the enclosed space may be disposed on any other portion of the crown 10. In an embodiment, the crown 10 may use a net structure in the portion that is not covered by the enclosed space to increase air permeability. In an embodiment, the front surface of the crown 10 further has a badge, logotype, or wordmark attached thereto by applique or ironing-on, so a user may see through the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 to see not only the liquid 50 and the decorations 60 but also the badge, logotype, or wordmark.

In an embodiment, the decorations 60 comprise sequins, glitters, beads, other kind of decoration that may reflect light, or any combination thereof, capable of presenting amazing visual effects under circumstances with lighting. The decorations 60 may further comprise luminescent decorations that may be made of, for example, phosphorescent material, capable of presenting flowing light visual effects under circumstances without lighting. The decorations 60 may be plate-like or solid decorations formed in stars, balls, ships, fishes, other kinds of shapes, or any combination thereof.

Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a cross-sectional side view of a hat 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the hat 1 as shown in FIG. 2, the hat 2 further comprises a second transparent liquid-proof layer 32 disposed between the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 and the crown 10. The second transparent liquid-proof layer 32 and the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 define the enclosed space 40 containing the liquid 50 and the decorations 60. In the embodiment, the first transparent liquid-proof layer 32 is disposed close to the front surface of the crown 10.

Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a top view of the hat 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In this and the following top-view drawings, the enclosed space 40 that allows a user to see through it is represented in grids, and the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30, the liquid 50 and the decorations 60 are omitted. In the embodiment, the enclosed space 40 is formed by disposing the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 over the front surface of the crown 10, so that the first transparent liquid-proof layer 30 and the crown 10 define the enclosed space 40 containing the liquid 50 and the decorations 60.

Referring to FIG. 5, there is shown a top view of a hat 3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the hat 1 as shown in FIG. 4, the enclosed space 40 of the hat 3 is formed on the brim 20. In an embodiment, as similar to FIG. 2, the enclosed space 40 of the hat 3 is formed by disposing the first transparent liquid-proof layer over the brim 20, so that the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim 20 define the enclosed space 40. In another embodiment, as similar to FIG. 3, the enclosed space 40 of the hat 3 is formed by disposing the first transparent liquid-proof layer over the brim 20 and further disposing the second transparent liquid-proof layer between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim 20, so that the second transparent liquid-proof layer and the first transparent liquid-proof layer define the enclosed space 40. In the following embodiments, the enclosed space may be also formed as similar to FIG. 2 or FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 6, there is shown a top view of a hat 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the hats 1 and 3 as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the enclosed spaces 40 of the hat 4 are respectively formed on the crown 10 and the brim 20.

Referring to FIG. 7, there is shown a top view of a hat 5 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the hat 1 as shown in FIG. 4, the hat 5 does not comprise the brim. In other words, the hat 5 comprises the crown 10 and the first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown 10, so that the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown 10 define the enclosed space 40 containing the liquid and the decorations.

Referring to FIG. 8, there is shown a top view of a hat 6 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Compared to the hat 1 as shown in FIG. 4, the hat 6 comprises a brim 22 extending outward from the circumference of the crown 10. Moreover, the hat 6 further comprises three first transparent liquid-proof layers respectively disposed over three portions of the brim 22, so that the first transparent liquid-proof layers and the brim 22 define three enclosed space 40 containing the liquid and the decorations.

The aforementioned embodiments use specific types of hats. As shown in FIGS. 1-6, the hats 1-4 are similar to baseball caps. As shown in FIG. 7, the hat 5 is similar to a brimless cap. As shown in FIG. 8, the hat 6 is similar to a cartwheel hat. However, these embodiments are not intended to be limited to the present invention. For example, the present invention may be applied to other types of hats, such as fedora hats or bucket hats.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the structure of the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations of this invention provided they fall within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A hat comprising a crown, a brim extending outward from an edge of the crown, and a first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown or the brim, wherein the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, or the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim, define an enclosed space containing a liquid and decorations.
 2. The hat of claim 1 further comprising a second transparent liquid-proof layer disposed between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, or between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim, wherein the second transparent liquid-proof layer and the first transparent liquid-proof layer define the enclosed space.
 3. The hat of claim 1, wherein the liquid comprises water or glycerol.
 4. The hat of claim 1, wherein the decorations comprise sequins, glitters, beads, or luminescent decorations.
 5. A hat comprising a crown and a first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown, wherein the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown define an enclosed space containing a liquid and decorations.
 6. The hat of claim 5 further comprising a second transparent liquid-proof layer disposed between the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, wherein the second transparent liquid-proof layer and the first transparent liquid-proof layer define the enclosed space.
 7. The hat of claim 5, wherein the liquid comprises water or glycerol.
 8. The hat of claim 5, wherein the decorations comprise sequins, glitters, beads, or luminescent decorations. 